Coconut Palms for Sale: Dwarf & Maypan Favorites

Bring island style home with our Coconut Palm Trees, perfect for tropical gardens, Florida landscapes, and sun-loving patios. Explore three best-sellers: Yellow Malayan Dwarf, Green Malayan Dwarf, and Maypan Coconut Palm (Green). These coconut palms deliver iconic fronds, steady growth, and that beach-side vibe everyone loves.

Meet the Collection (Choose Your Coconut Palm)

• Yellow Malayan Dwarf Coconut Palm Tree: Compact, elegant canopy with golden petioles and great landscape presence. This dwarf variety thrives in full sunlight and is ideal for smaller yards. These self pollinating coconut trees are commonly called the perfect choice for tight spaces and will eventually produce coconuts with sweet meat.

• Green Malayan Dwarf Coconut Palm Tree: Classic green crownshaft look, manageable height, and reliable performance in coastal areas. This tropical palm offers similar characteristics to its yellow cousin with timeless green appeal. The coconut nut develops naturally over time.

• Maypan Coconut Palm (Green): A vigorous tall coconut palm hybrid selected for strong landscape performance and resilience in warm, humid tropical climates. Excellent where durability matters and you want a tree that will produce coconuts reliably with quality copra.

Quick pick: Want a dwarf coconut palm for tighter spaces? Choose Yellow or Green Malayan Dwarf. Want a taller, robust coconut palm with proven toughness? Go Maypan.

Planting & Care (Grow Like a Pro)

• Sun & Heat: Coconut palms love full sunlight and warm tropical climates. These palm trees need heat, high humidity, and protection from cold wind.

• Soil: Best in well-draining sandy soils. Coconut trees naturally grow in sandy soils near coastal areas, mimic those conditions. Heavy soil needs drainage amendment or start in containers that retain moisture without waterlogging.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment (don’t waterlog). Once established, water deeply during dry spells.

• Fertilizer: Use palm-specific fertilizer with potassium, magnesium, and micronutrients to prevent nutrient deficiencies. Support lush fronds and fruit development with regular feeding. Coconut trees are heavy feeders in the tropics.

• Spacing: Give coconut palms room for canopy growth. Dwarf varieties work under power lines; tall types need open spaces for coconut trunks development.

• Cold Tips: Avoid exposure to cold winds and frost. In marginal zones, plant near south-facing walls, mulch the root zone, and consider cold protection for young trees.

What to Expect (Size, Fruit & Look)

Dwarf coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) stay compact, great for residential landscapes and mixed plantings with other palms. Maypan grows taller with striking coconut trunks and arching fronds. In warm climates, trees develop quickly into classic tropical palm silhouettes that eventually produce coconuts.

Coconut palms These versatile coconut trees provide refreshing coconut water, creamy coconut meat, nutritious coconut milk, and valuable coconut oil rich in lauric acid. The fibrous coconut fiber from the husk becomes coir for rope and growing medium, while the hard shell serves as bowls. Coconut fruits can be eaten fresh or processed into various coconut products used in cooking and food preparation. In coconut plantations across tropical islands, these trees play a central role in local economies and can be fermented into traditional beverages.

FAQs: Coconut Palms, Answered

Where are coconut palms native to? Coconut palms trace back to tropical Indo-Pacific regions, now naturalized across warm coasts worldwide.

Are coconut palms native to Florida? Coconut trees aren't native to Florida but thrive in the state's coastal areas and tropical parts of South Florida.

How tall do coconut palms get? Dwarf coconut palms stay significantly shorter than tall types. Maypan grows taller, making dramatic statements in open landscapes.

What's the best fertilizer? Use complete palm fertilizer with K, Mg, and micronutrients. Feed regularly for vibrant fronds and steady growth.

Tip: After planting, mulch the root zone, water consistently the first season, and feed on schedule. You'll enjoy lush tropical color while these palm trees transform your space into paradise.